Description

The Knife (Select, 1918). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Adapted
from a stage play by Eugene Walter, "The Knife" was a silent
feature about a naive Southern belle (Alice Brady) who comes to New
York City in search of her destiny, only to be seduced by a ruffian
who plies her with drugs. Enter Doctor Robert Manning (Frank
Morgan) who suggests the cad's evil ways can be cured with
experimental brain surgery! Brady was the daughter of famed
theatrical producer William Brady and was an important screen star
of the silent era who won an Academy Award for her supporting role
in "In Old Chicago" (1939). This beautiful one sheet has a fine
profile of the lovely Alice Brady. There are crossfold separations
and minor paper loss at the corners of the borders. Professional
restoration has rendered these problems unnoticeable. Colors are
still eye-popping, and this gorgeous portrait beauty makes this a
must-have. Fine on Linen.